Although notpurelyAmerican-made, 427Cobrais one of themost famousMusclecarever made.Based on theBritishACAceroadsterlight,Cobrawas the brainchild ofautomotivelegendCarrollShelby,and it was basicallycreated byshoehorninggiantFordengineunder theAC'shood.The end resultisascaryfastroadsterthatwas alsoverysuccessfulon the track.Today,the carisalwaysperchedat thecarauction housesaround the world

3.1969ChevyCamaroZ28

The first-generationChevroletCamarois guaranteed to bestirringemotionsin thehearts of fans.In theZ28,Camaro69 hasa small engine-block302-cubic-inchdesignedforTrans-Amracing,the 290horsepower,thoughmany areconsidered to havemore thanit'struepowerwas known to bemuch more.also featuredF41sport suspension,front discbrakesstandard andMuncie4-speedgearbox.Althoughthis is notmopbilthe largest andfasteston the streets,but overall,this carhas agreat packageof the mostdesired by manymodifiersand collectors

Sabtu, 13 Oktober 2012

When we first encountered the Chevrolet COPO Camaro at the SEMA show last November, it was still technically a concept, but we reckoned Chevy would build it eventually. Our reckoning came true, with GM now announcing it will build a run of 69 drag-ready COPO Camaros. And with that, the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak and Ford Mustang Cobra Jet have some competition from the bow-tie brand.

The limited build is inspired in part by the original run of 69 1969 ZL-1–code COPO Camaros. Beginning this summer, GM will make the new-age Central Office Production Order Camaros available for competitors in the NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. Engines will be assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan, and buyers will have the option of getting their hands dirty by participating in the build, just like they can with some Vettes and Chevrolet Performance crate motors. All new COPO Camaros will be built using the same factory “body-in-white” shells that are available to racers under Chevrolet Performance part number 19243374. And if you don’t actually want a white one, four other colors are available: Flat Black, Victory Red, Silver Ice Metallic, and Ashen Gray Metallic
Three engines are available, selected specifically to conform to the NHRA’s class rules: an LS7-based naturally aspirated “427” V-8 (as is the case with the Z06′s version of the engine, this one actually displaces 428 cubic inches, or 7.0 liters for the metric-minded), and a pair of LSX-based 327-cubic-inch (5.3-liter) V-8s—one with a 2.9-liter supercharger, and the other with a 4.0-liter blower. For those with money and tires to burn, a special collector’s package bundles one Camaro with all three engines, your choice of which installed on delivery. Then again, those who tick that box likely won’t be driving theirs except into a hermetically sealed time capsule to be opened just before a collector-car auction in the year 2069.
Just to make sure no one gets any wise ideas about driving one of these ground-pounders down to the local Burger Clown in an attempt to separate a few naïve street racers from their wallets, GM offers the following statement: “The 2012 COPO Camaro is being offered as a performance part, with a specific part number (P/N 20129562). It cannot be registered, titled, licensed, or driven on public roads or highways. COPO is specifically offered for off-highway, competitive NHRA use only.”
Prices start at $89,000.

An All-Arounder, on the Track and around Town
The manual, however, is the car we took to the test track. The 0-to-60-mph sprint was dispatched in 4.4 seconds, 0.4 second behind our best time in a ZL1 coupe. The massive, 20-inch 285/35 front and 305/35 rear tires were good for 0.97 g of skidpad grip, again just behind the coupe’s number. A set of 14.6-inch two-piece rotors and six-piston Brembo calipers handle braking in front; four-pot calipers squeeze 14.4-inch one-piece rotors in the rear. We recorded an impressive 150-foot stop from 70 mph.
A decade ago, cars capable of posting numbers this striking were generally single-minded, temperamental beasts that would bite back with the slightest provocation. Standard Performance Traction Management plays a big role in maintaining the ZL1’s affable nature by integrating the various electronic systems—the fancy suspension; launch, traction, and electronic stability controls—into a well-rounded suite of safety and performance enhancers. Even the most ham-fisted drivers will have a hard time embarrassing themselves when exiting the drive-through at Hardee’s.

There’s a smidge of tramlining on the highway, which is understandable, considering the huge rubber. This and any other mild imperfections are easily managed by the well-calibrated variable-ratio and variable-effort electric power steering. We’re still on the fence about the recent influx of electrical units, but this application’s performance is relatively transparent and offers real feedback.
Sunshine Day, Everybody’s Smilin’
With the top down and windows up, there’s little wind buffeting up front. The coupe’s much-maligned outward visibility is mitigated in topless mode, but the long hood’s Coke-bottle curves still keep the exact position of the car’s front corners a secret, making it difficult to place on the road.
Top up and at speed, road and tire noise seem more prevalent here than in the coupe. Curiously, our measurements don’t support this conclusion. At 70 mph, we recorded a sound level of 68 dBA in the convertible, one decibel less than in the coupe. If it’s not louder, it’s more harsh and coming from a different place with the soft roof.

The faux-suede dash (which is not a track and field event for hipster fashionistas) and steering wheel make for soft and fuzzy interior appointments; we wonder how well they’ll hold up in the hands of sun worshipers who leave the top down 24/7. The stereo is loud enough to overcome wind noise and exhaust note, but with its basic controls and middling tonality, it’s not going to win over any hard-core audiophiles. The head-up display remains bright and legible even with the top down in bright sunlight, and the retro rearview mirror is a nice touch. Even with the recent lineup-wide upgrades, the Camaro’s dash/infotainment/console area is slightly out of tune with and not as finished as the rest of the car.
The real story isn’t simply the ZL1 convertible’s prodigious power, how loud the exhaust barks through the two-stage exhaust (pretty darn), or how quick it can get from a standstill to extra-legal speeds. The truly remarkable bit is how composed and docile the ZL1 is when you’re not hammering it. That’s welcome behavior in the coupe but even more so for the more-relaxed-by-nature convertible, and it’s that balance that separates it from a Camaro SS convertible or Ford’s Mustang GT500 droptop.

Sabtu, 05 Mei 2012

One generation Chevy Camaro that was included in the category Racing series SCCA-sanctioned Trans-Am. At first unofficial activities operated by the manufacturer along with Penske Ronger then fully supported by the Trans-Am and Mark Donohue made ​​the starting-point victory over the title in 1968-1969. Then the next year ie 1970, Team Chaparral JH, replaced by Penske. Over time in 1993.1994 and 1998, with his personal Orange Camaro with the number thirteen in Rochester Warren Agor Camaro Priveter famous in the series.

Camaros racing in the 1976 Camaro Cup at Ring Knutstorp in Sweden

Other Racing Series Camaro SCCA Trans-Am with the same number is 13, dibuangun by Henry "Smokey" Yunick. Who is Smokey Yunick?, He is someone who is trying to lose weight the car for racing cars by dipping thin after installing safety glass.Racing Camaro next period is Bob Jene in 1971 to 1972 exactly on the Touring Car Championship in Australia. The Camaro is then used in the International Race of Champions, which lasted for twelve years ie from 1975 to 1989.

Vintage Trans-Am racing of today

Then the next race which followed the Camaro is on the National Hot Rod Association event in the Series Sedan Sports Car Club in the United States and also the Swedish Camaro Cup Series held in 1975. Legendary muscle cars including the Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car since 1967, 1969, 1982, 1993, 2009, 2010, until 2011. Camaro is also the only muscle car that paced the race in not only in Watkins Glen, Daytona, Mosport in Canada, but also at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. In addition, the Camaro is also a regular in IMSA GT Series.